A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5544653 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 25896898 epoch_slot_no: 236098 block_no: 5544476 slot_leader_id: 4659304 size: 10426 time: 2021-04-03 15:19:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a942b6f58fe7c320270945131e21da8a6bbb6431b54e822cb0e460b43079295Block Operator
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